The Death of Superman
Superman: Braniac by Gary Frank
Superman: Last Son by Andy Kubert
Superman: For All Seasons by Tim Sale
Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? by Alan Moore
Superman: Kryptonite by Tim Sale

and of course... Kingdom Come by Alex Ross (it really is a Superman story)

As a new reader at the time, I alternated between bored and confused when reading it the first time around.

As with most Jim Lee comics, it's best read all in one sitting. Reading it when it came out in single issues, I hated it. Splash page after splash page after splash page. The Story coulda been told in 6 issues really. Once I sat down and read them all together however, it turned out to be one of the better Superman stories I've read. Loved that scene where he punked those ancient Earth elementals or whatever they were.

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1) Find a trade that contains "What's so Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way?" by Joe Kelly and Doug Mahnke.
2) Buy said trade.
3) Read said trade (or, alternatively, just that story).
4) Rest easy knowing you now understand Superman better than most.

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As with most Jim Lee comics, it's best read all in one sitting. Reading it when it came out in single issues, I hated it. Splash page after splash page after splash page. The Story coulda been told in 6 issues really. Once I sat down and read them all together however, it turned out to be one of the better Superman stories I've read. Loved that scene where he punked those ancient Earth elementals or whatever they were.

I think a reviewer on amazon said it best; the story's plot is pointless. The main point and draw to the story is about Superman himself, his faith, and his philosophy.

Which makes for a good story, definitely. But still not good for a new reader, I think.

Help please!
I'm interested in buying at least 10 graphic novels to start.
What would you guys say are your top 10 personal favorites for Superman?

Can't give you my top 10 personal faves, but can give you what I think are the most important.

The Superman Chronicles 1-9.
Superman in the Forties/Fifties/Sixties/Seventies/Eighties.
Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore.
Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?
Superman: The Man of Steel 1-6.
The Death of Superman/World Without a Superman/The Return of Superman.
Superman: Doomsday.
Superman for All Seasons.
Superman: Red Son.
Superman: Birthright.
Luthor (also called Lex Luthor: Man of Steel).
All-Star Superman.
Superman: Last Son.
Superman: Kryptonite.
Superman: Secret Origin.
Superman: Brainiac.
The New Krypton Saga. There are 16 books in the saga, and the recommended reading order varies.
Superman: Earth One.

Also make sure to read the relaunched Action Comics, Superman, and Justice League series.

Hey guys, so thanks to my random purchase of the ComiXology App last week, I'm suddenly much more into reading comics than I was two weeks ago, and I'm on a DC kick. I have no interest in getting into ongoing series, but rather complete stories/arcs. Stuff I've already read:

Superman: Birthright (loved it)All-Star: Superman (liked it, though I felt maybe I needed to be more familiar with Superman's history to better appreciate it)Catwoman: Relentless (loved it)Batman: Year One (was disappointed after all the hype on this one, tbh. Between this and his movies, I'm starting to think I just don't like Frank Miller)Batman: The Killing Joke (loved it)

I'm currently reading Kingdom Come and LOVING that one as well. Any recommendations on what DC must-read I should move onto next? I'm kind of interested in getting into Green Arrow and/or Wonder Woman, but I'm not sure what the "classic" GA or WW stories are.

Hey guys, so thanks to my random purchase of the ComiXology App last week, I'm suddenly much more into reading comics than I was two weeks ago, and I'm on a DC kick. I have no interest in getting into ongoing series, but rather complete stories/arcs. Stuff I've already read:

Superman: Birthright (loved it)All-Star: Superman (liked it, though I felt maybe I needed to be more familiar with Superman's history to better appreciate it)Catwoman: Relentless (loved it)Batman: Year One (was disappointed after all the hype on this one, tbh. Between this and his movies, I'm starting to think I just don't like Frank Miller)Batman: The Killing Joke (loved it)

I'm currently reading Kingdom Come and LOVING that one as well. Any recommendations on what DC must-read I should move onto next? I'm kind of interested in getting into Green Arrow and/or Wonder Woman, but I'm not sure what the "classic" GA or WW stories are.

Batman The Black Mirror

and

Batman and Son
The Black Glove
Resurrection of Ra's Al Ghul
Batman R.I.P.
Final Crisis
Batman and Robin 1, 2, 3
Return of Bruce Wayne
Time and The Batman
Batman Incorporated

Well, I guess since you mentioned Wonder Woman I'll give you the run down on the usual suspects:

Perez's run is kind of the definitive run for most modern WW fans. It's not all collected, but a good portion is collected in four trades:

Gods & Mortals
Challenge of the Gods
Beauty and the Beasts
Destiny Calling

Overall, it's somewhat dated (definitely a product of the '80s), and some of the stuff he did with the character I'm iffy about in regards to how he rebooted the character, but it's definitely a worthwhile start for anyone getting interesting in the character.

The thing about Wonder Woman is that she's never really had a lot of consistency, and pretty much every team that takes over tries to redefine who she is and the world around her, and many people think that classic, defining story has eluded the character, but here's some recommendations I'd personally give.

Paradise Lost
Paradise Found
Down to Earth
Bitter Rivals
Eyes of Gorgon
Land of the Dead
Mission's End
Who is Wonder Woman?
The Circle
League of One (this is labeled a JL story, but it's centered on Wonder Woman)
The Hiketeia (This was written by Greg Rucka, but it's standalone from the rest of his run).

Oh, and if you can find it I would recommend the Golden Age Marston stories, too. But it's pretty weird stuff, and the writing is definitely a product of its time...but it's quite a blast if you're into that sort of thing.

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